Council Awards Community Grants

Published on 27 April 2023

Community grants program

Council awarded $30,000 to local community organisations via its Community Grants Program at its April meeting of Council. 

The Community Grants Program supports initiatives that deliver a range of social and economic benefits to communities across the Federation Council area. The program provides a more streamlined approach to supporting local community groups, organisations and clubs with delivering community projects and events.  

Two rounds are facilitated each year, with a total amount of $60,000 available to fund one-off projects. The aim of the community grant program is to support initiatives that; 

  • Increase the range of, and access to, recreational, social, cultural, and environmental activities, programs, and services in the Federation Council area; 

  • Reflect our community’s priorities and vision (as outlined in the Council’s Community Strategic Plan 2022-2032 and Delivery Plan 2022-2023.); 

  • Provide for the inclusion and participation of all members of the community that enables vulnerable individuals and groups to participate in local activities and opportunities;

  • Foster community partnerships and encourage cooperation between community groups, organisations, and the council to ensure that all residents and organisations benefit from common resources; 

  • Promote Federation Council as a vibrant, diverse place to live and visit;

  • Encourage a sense of community pride and allow communities to promote their towns and villages through promotional activities; and

  • Enhance the health and well-being of the Federation community and support a safer and more resilient community.

 Federation Council Mayor, Cr Pat Bourke congratulated grant recipients.

“I would like to take this opportunity to formally thank all community organisations that submitted an application, and congratulate those who were successful,” he said.

“The Community Grants Program is an initiative aiming to empower groups to develop ideas, projects and events that can contribute to the vibrancy and connected community of Federation Council. We see this program as a way to bring forward new ideas and help to develop existing projects to a new height.”

Mayor Bourke said the grants program is a community focused initiative that gives Federation organisations a way of involving the wider community, their participation in local activities and championing projects that have a strong economic and social impact.

“I look forward to seeing projects developed by the community, for the community delivered in the near future,” he said. 

Community Grant Funding was awarded to the following community organisations for the purposes outlined: 

  • $2,000 cash contribution for the Corowa High School P & C to support the cost of the Breakfast Club to supply other foods (e.g. Fresh fruit) to meet students' nutritional needs and support healthy food and lifestyle choices.

  • $3,000 cash contribution for the Mulwala Football Netball Club to replace the current outdated steel goal posts with aluminium, in-line with AFL minimum standards. 

  • $1,592 cash contribution for the Corowa Rescue Squad to purchase a computer to support volunteers undertaking mandatory on-line training.

  • $2,050 cash contribution for the Mulwala Progress Association to purchase a defibrillator for Tunzafun to enable response to emergency cardiac situations.

  • $2,000 cash contribution for the Howlong Golf Club Resort for a Family Fun Day, a free community event with an array of kids activities and music.

  • $3,000 cash contribution for the Corowa Pony Club to construct an arena fence to support safe participation. 

  • $2,000 cash contribution for the Urana Campdraft Incorporated to support the 2024 Urana Campdraft, including youth events. 

  • $1,500 cash contribution for Intereach to support the delivery of a skate workshop at the Corowa Skate Park, providing free skills development and a fun day for young people. 

  • $1,250 cash contribution for the Corowa Public School P&C to host an Open Garden event, showcasing and celebrating the gardening and environmental success achieved by students and the volunteers and community groups who have shared their knowledge and support on the sustainable garden practices. 

  • $1,000 cash contribution for the Mulwala Public School P & C to host the Mulwala Kite Festival, a free community event also aimed at attracting visitors. 

  • $2,000 cash contribution for the Corowa Agricultural Society to support the Corowa Agricultural Show, including educational activities. 

  • $3,000 cash contribution for the Corowa Historical Society to hold the 130th Anniversary of the 1893 Corowa Conference. 

  • $2,000 cash Contribution for the Oaklands and District Lions Club to hold the Santa in The Park event, a free community event for Christmas. 

  • $1,700 cash contribution for the Corowa SHE Shed to purchase wood working equipment. 

  • $2,500 cash contribution for the Daysdale Hall Committee to support the cost of the installation of updated visitor and historical signage and a walk through shed. 


Find out more about Council’s Community Grants Program.

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